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Aerospace Engineering at University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $67,953/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,800 openings/yr)

ROI 31.7x earnings multiple (9.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #24 of 57 Aerospace programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Aerospace Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$824K	$807K	$712K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	32.4x	31.7x	28.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.2x	9.0x	7.9x
Probability of Field Employment	85%	81%	61%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	73	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,472

Out-of-state: $89,868 (9.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,600

-67% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,750

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$84,789

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Central Florida's Aerospace Engineering program produces graduates earning $67,953/yr — within striking distance of the $73,060 national average for this field.

With a 31.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Aerospace Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $24,750 in median debt clears quickly against $67,953 in annual earnings.

A #24 ranking among 57 Aerospace Engineering programs places University of Central Florida in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 25% earnings increase from $67,953 to $84,789 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Central Florida

Admission to University of Central Florida is competitive, with 40% of applicants accepted, with 59,095 students enrolled in Orlando, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Aerospace engineers $134,830/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 73/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Aerospace Engineering at University of Central Florida?

At 73/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Aerospace Engineering at University of Central Florida?

The 41% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →